Stopped in for a beverage while walking around the Lincoln Park area with a friend over the…read moreweekend. I've had coffee from here a few times before and have always loved my drink - their seasonal items are Always fun. It was pretty full on a Friday morning but the line was short and moved quickly. I ended up mixing it up and getting a matcha latte which was flavored perfectly and not overly sweet. The space itself is so bright and open and in the coolest building with multiple other shops. You can enjoy your order at a table inside, walk around the various stores, or take it to go and hop around the area as so many new spots have opened up.

Had a great take out experience here. Excellent coffee (they love whole milk which is a huge plus)…read moreand if that's even possible, even better pastries. They have a good selection of chilled canned drinks as well plus some food items like yogurt. The space is wonderfully diverse in terms of seating. They had the front window open to the street where you can sit. Inside is an area where people can sit with their kids. The service was very friendly and helpful. The vibe is warm and very welcoming. Know that their baked goods come from Duluth Best Bread which does not always deliver like after a holiday. Parking in a small lot behind the building or on the street.

Stopped by here after doing some shopping on small business Saturday and there was some live music…read moreplaying. It was pretty busy. I got a matcha latte made with oat milk and a bit disappointed it was too sweet, I did add vanilla flavoring into it and that might've been too much. Bathrooms are in the back and plenty of takes available!

Empire Coffee was on a few folks' recommendations for Superior, WI, so I thought I'd give it a try…read more It was worth the try! It appears as a small shop in the mix of a "Main Street" style line of buildings but once inside, it's spacious and cozy. Today there was a live performing artist playing and singing in the front of the shop. He was great! It added some really decent ambiance to the coffeehouse. I asked the baristas to make a flavored mocha they'd recommend. They served it up and it was delicious. A little nutty and a little sweet! It could have been just a touch hotter, but I'll know to request that next time. There were two baristas and they were both very pleasant and friendly even though they were a little swamped. I'd definitely go back and have another coffee here, and sit in one of the cushioned seats to enjoy the music if that were going on again!

Stopped in for a coffee on a Friday morning at the recommendation of a nearby business owner and I…read morewas not disappointed! The space itself is HUGE with tons of seating - I was in shock. My friend described the coziness of it as "your grandma's house". We got in line right in time because it filled up right after we ordered. They have tons of coffee and tea options as well as baked goods and hot food of the day items (quiche, frittata, etc). They also do beer and wine and had a solid tap selection. I had the dovetail latte and my friend had an iced vanilla latte and we both loved our coffees. They also have a small craft and trinket section from local sellers which was so cool and made the space feel so homey. It was so good we ended up doing back later that weekend as well. Recommend if you're in the area!

Great coffee shop in Duluth! Plenty of seating area to read, study, or chat with a friend. I…read moreenjoyed their little gift shop area with beautiful creative items. Coffee was tasty as well! Make sure to check it out if you're in the area!

A gentle morning with my boyfriend over a cappuccino, the sunlit streets of Duluth…read more On-site coffee bean roasting and grinding technology makes your cappuccino even more perfect.

I've been here a couple times on the recommendation of my barista friends, doesn't disappoint! I am…read morea latte girl and I have enjoyed the maple latte hot and iced. Personally I could go for more maple in it, but I like them sweet. Lots of little bites and merch/mugs to look at (or buy). I like the dark interior aesthetic, it goes really nicely with the wooden shelves and potted plants they've got goin on. Small space but I believe the cafe part is right next door. Also apparently dogs are allowed.

Stopped in on a Saturday around noon. They still had lots of options! The ham and cheese croissant…read moremust be popular/ there was only one left! I saw they have frozen pretzels- which is perfect because I didn't want to eat it right now. I got two of those to go. I also got a blueberry danish for my husband- he approved! And two loaves of bread- the cheese curd and the rosemary onion in the one pound option. (They have a two pound and it's huge!) We enjoyed the bread toasted with butter and for avocado toast during the week. They offered to slice the rosemary onion bread but not the cheese curd- there's something about the cheese curd that they said they don't slice it. I can't remember. But it's fine/ we sliced our own. The pecan rolls and the cinnamon rolls looked amazing but I'm more of a savory gal. The shop was super cute. They have a sourdough class coming up. They have coffees and couches. Bathrooms for customers. Some merchandise for sale. They even have a monthly club where you can pick up or have your items delivered to you! Wow! I wish I lived in the area just for this bakery. I enjoyed reading about the business on their website/ two brothers!

This cozy shop had truly awesome pastries. We went carb crazy to load up for our day of…read moreexploration, getting a pecan roll, cinnamon roll, almond croissant, and chocolate almond croissant. Their frangipane was perfection. My husband had a drip coffee, too, and really enjoyed it. This place really lived up to the hype.

Loved this placed! It's decorated very well and the doors open when it's warm. I ordered a latte…read moreand added some flavors since they didn't seem to have a lot of speciality items. They did have pastry good and I got a pumpkin muffin. It was so good. There's indoor and outdoor seating and there might be some working areas in the back.

Yummy coffee. Cool interior and back seating. I would definitely come back if I'm Duluth again.read more

Best donuts ever…read more Stopped by just after 11 on a Saturday and there were a good number of donuts left, including their banana split donut! Get that. It's unique, it's amazing, and I happen to love bananas. The counter lady told us they have the best cream cheese frosting anywhere. We vote it second best, and that's a really high compliment from my crew. Everything was SO good. Everything. I think I tried 4 types of pastries.

I ordered the maple long join - and my husband ordered his and we found out they were filled with…read morecustard. Of course I couldn't say take it back because that's not Midwest nice . So I got the Apple fritter also as my back up . I asked for a coffee, but they only had drip so I was like yeah this is a special day. No thanks to the coffee. So we weren't feeling too good about what we got from the bakery . We could tell that she really was more of a commercial baker so I really wasn't sure what we're going to get. So I tore a chunk of the apple fritter off, and I was blown away . It was the best apple fritter I've ever had in my entire life. Later that night, I decided to try the maple long John despite the fact that there's custard inside it . It was the best efffing donut I've ever had . I hate custard - but this custard was light and creamy and zero greasy after taste. I will think of these donuts for the rest of my life and all others will fall short.

This is the cutest place!! Very welcoming with a classic cafe vibe - also great customer service! I…read moregot a caramel iced latte (2 pumps caramel) with oatmilk and it was delicious!! So many different options for everyone :)

Like coffee shops used to be - for meeting friends or studying or reading - not just a drive thruread more

We just got off the phone with Justin Wood, at Almanac Coffee in Duluth, MN, awesome guy who makes…read moreawesome coffee! But after a week of drinking his coffee, we are admittedly bias about the guy. To be clear, we've never met the man we are just punch drunk after a week of bliss and this was on DECAF!! I can't wait to see what the regular tastes like! I had a can of his decaf for over a year now but I'm not a decaf drinker, so it just sat in the cupboard until this week. Almanac's Decaf is better than most regular coffees I've had....I may end up reducing my caffeine intake because I prefer the taste over most coffees I've had. I understand taste us subjective, for reference I'm a Nina's and Amore, in St. Paul, as well as a Spyhouse and Five Watt Minneapolis guy, if that helps. Just ordered 2.5lbs of decaf, some regular Honduras, and a sampler pack. I've never 'ordered' coffee online before, but I absolutely have to have more of this decaf, it's that good! If you're looking for an amazing decaf I can definitely recommend Almanac's Decaf....the only negative was not trying it a year ago. Cheers!